Parents Who Think Danusia Malina-Derben

This episode Parents Who Think (PWT) guests Amy, Jane and Virginia continue debating the “Should Schools Teach About Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation?” topic. Didn’t listen to episode one of this debate? Don’t worry. 
 
If you’ve a newcomer to PWT debates you can catch up on details in a quick  10-minute episode, telling you how these PWT debates work and meet host, Danusia Malina-Derben. But if you're in a rush, just dive into this episode where Danusia and three parents discuss whether schools should teach about gender identity and sexual orientation, or not.
 
In this episode, we kick things off by revisiting guests experiences of being taught about gender identity and sexual orientation at school and at home. Plus, we hear from one of Danusia’s sons about what he learned about this too. Cue the condom on the banana situation - this rite of passage was inadequate in the past and just doesn’t cut it now either. Then, prepare for the main event—the "Get Up On Your High Horse" segment where opinions collide; consensus isn't the ultimate goal here.
 
You'll hear from one parent who's all about teaching beyond the binary model and sees entrusting teachers to impart gender identity and sexual orientation education as the way forward. Then there's another parent who wants heteronormativity eradicated and for schools to model diversity in their culture and across the curriculum. And finally, there's the third parent who argues schools do not have time for teaching gender identity, that this teaching is untested, not necessarily appropriate, and that other life skills are more important to focus on in school time. But wait, there's more: the safety of playgrounds is at stake, and everyone's got skin in the game.
 
Next week, we delve further into the real-world implications of these parents beliefs. Remember, Parents Who Think won't hand you the answers; we're dishing out the debates, and it's up to you to pick your side.
 
PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
Virginia Mendez + Jane + Amy McKeown 
 
 
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Credits:
Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
Assisted by Marie Kruz
Cover art by Anthony Oram

We kick off the "Should Schools Teach About Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation?" debate today.
 
If you're new to Parents Who Think, this 10-minute episode, gives the lowdown on how PWT debates work and introduces you to host, Danusia Malina-Derben. Don't let her demeanor fool you; she's genuinely a mother to ten!
 
In episode one, we meet our next three debate parents as they share about their lives in a quick-fire segment called Guest Life Stories. Then, Danusia Dishes the Dirt on her background with gender identity and sexual orientation, setting the stage for things to come.
 
Next, we have the Say It In Six segment, where parents sum up their opinions in just six words. Once we've got the nub of their views, we move onto The P That Fits Me segment. Guests reveal whether they believe they hold Predictable, Progressive, or Polarizing opinions. You’ll probably disagree with them on this. 
 
As this is a scorcher of a topic guests tell us how they are defining gender identity, sexual orientation and non-binary. It’s not as plain sailing as we might think. And that's a wrap for this episode. 
 
Tune in next week for episode two of this debate, where we get ever so messy with the same three PWT parents. Settle in for some serious tea-spilling in a segment called Get Up On Your High Horse, where the core debate thrashes out whether schools should teach about gender identity and sexual orientation, or not.
 
Ps. Here’s the UK Govt Research Briefing Danusia promised to give you in this episode.
 
PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
Virginia Mendez + Jane + Amy McKeown
 
Discover more from us:
Join us on Substack
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Connect with Danusia
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
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Credits:
Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
Assisted by Marie Kruz
Cover art by Anthony Oram
 

This special PWT Sharing Episode is for people who like a binge listen.  Here’s the “Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids?” debate in one convenient download. Prepare yourself for an uninterrupted exploration of this thought-provoking debate - three parents share their candid thoughts and opinions from start to finish, leaving no stone unturned. Unlike other debate shows, PWT guests don’t name-call or shame each other despite their differing opinions. There are plenty of surprises but no personal attacks. 
 
 
We start out with guests sharing their quick fire 200 word LIFE STORY, followed by THE P THAT FITS ME segment. You’ll hear which guest thinks their opinion is Progressive, or Predictable or perhaps Polarising.
 
 
Danusia, host of PWT says where she stands on this debate in the DISHING THE DIRT segment.  And on we go as each guest says it like they see it in the GET UP ON YOUR HIGH HORSE core part of the debate.
 
 
In the "IF THIS, THEN THAT" section, the consequences of mollycoddling are debated without sugarcoating. We uncover the "ONE HABIT" adopted by guests based on their stance on favourite children. As we explore the relationship between beliefs and actions, we reveal how guests' beliefs shape their choices, offering a unique perspective on the topic. With the debate drawing to a close, host Danusia answers the question: does she mollycoddle her ten children?
 
 
As you consider what you’ve heard, ask yourself: Did this debate challenge your perspective? Did it prompt you to reconsider your beliefs? Because ultimately, the most important question remains: Did this episode make you think? Here at Parents Who Think, we're not about telling you what to think; we provide debates, you decide what to think. This is debate done different.
 
 
Join us for the next PWT debate as we tackle the burning question: ""Should Schools Teach about Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation?"
 
 
PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
Nicola Middleton + Rosie Sherry + Tanya Hackney
 
 
Discover more from us:
Join us on Substack
Follow us on Instagram 
Connect with Danusia
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
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Credits:
Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
Assisted by Marie Kruz
Cover art by Anthony Oram
 

Join us for the last episode of this meaty debate on “Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids”?! Our three guests certainly don’t shy away from tough questions as they share their candid insights on mollycoddling. From dissecting  its impact on society to the rise of entitled kids, we confront the consequences head-on in our "IF THIS THEN THAT" segment. 
 
Tune in to discover the ONE HABIT each of our guests has developed in response to their stance on coddling children. Peek behind the scenes as we explore how these deeply held beliefs inform their day-to-day actions.
 
Prepare for spirited views as our guests explore their positions, whether advocating for or against mollycoddling kids. Expect a blend of raw honesty, blunt introspections, and a dose of sass – because In Parents Who Think, we embrace the clash of ideas, never settling for mere agreement.
 
As host Danusia wraps up the debate, she shares her own insights on whether she mollycoddles her brood of ten kids. After immersing yourself in this thought-provoking conversation, take a moment to reflect: Has this debate challenged your perspective? Has it prompted a reassessment of your beliefs? Ultimately, ask yourself: Did this episode make you think?
 
Here at Parents Who Think, we're not about telling you what to think; we provide debates, you decide what to think. Join us for the next PWT debate as we tackle the question: "Should Schools Teach about Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation?"
 
PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
Nicola Middleton + Rosie Sherry + Tanya Hackney
 
Discover more from us:
Join us on Substack
Follow us on Instagram 
Connect with Danusia
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
Advertising Inquiries here
 
 
Credits:
Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
Assisted by Marie Kruz
Cover art by Anthony Oram
 

Last episode on Parents Who Think, we threw down the start of the debate on whether we're making our kids too soft. If you missed it, don't sweat it. If you’ve never listened into a PWT debate you can catch up on details in a quick  10-minute episode, telling you how these PWT debates roll and meet host, Danusia Malina-Derben. But if you're in a rush, just dive into this episode where Danusia and three parents get real about whether we're coddling our kids too much.
 
In this episode, we kick things off by defining what "mollycoddling" even means and what kind of grown-ups, guests want their kids to turn into. Then, they jump straight into the juicy part—the "Get Up On Your High Horse" segment. This is where things warm up a treat as guests air their opinions and share some eyebrow-raising practices. And hey, there's no pressure to agree here.
 
You'll hear from one parent who's all about teaching self-control and sees discipline as the holy grail of parenting. Then there's the other parent who's basically a one-person concierge for their kids, although they didn't always spoil their older ones like this. And finally, there's the third parent who's setting their own standards for what mollycoddling means, all in the name of protecting their kids' mental health.
 
And that's a wrap for now. Tune in next week for more from these same folks, where we’'ll dish out the real-life consequences of their beliefs. Remember, Parents Who Think aren't here to tell you what to believe; we’re serving up debates, and it's up to you to decide where you stand.
 
PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
Nicola Middleton + Rosie Sherry + Tanya Hackney
 
Discover more from us:
Join us on Substack
Follow us on Instagram 
Connect with Danusia
Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
Advertising Inquiries here
 
 
Credits:
Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
Assisted by Marie Kruz
Cover art by Anthony Oram
 

Welcome to another Parents Who Think debate, where we dive deep into the hot topics of parenting. This episode, we're kicking off the "Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids?" debate, and it's set to be quite the ride!
 
If you're new to Parents Who Think, don't sweat it. In this 10-minute episode, we'll give you the lowdown on how PWT debates work and introduce you to host, Danusia Malina-Derben. Don't let her laid-back demeanor fool you; she's genuinely a mother to ten!
 
In episode one, we get into the subject of Mollycoddled Kids. You'll get to know the three debate parents as they spill the beans on their lives in a quick-fire segment called Guest Life Stories. Then, Danusia Dishes the Dirt on her background with mollycoddling, setting the stage for what's to come.
 
Next up, we have the Say It In Six segment, where parents sum up their opinions in just six words. It's harder than it sounds! Once we've got the nub of their views on mollycoddling, we move onto The P That Fits Me segment. Guests declare themselves as having Predictable, Progressive, or Polarizing opinions - it's like planting a flag in the ground to mark their territory.
 
Do they ever get real when they tell us about their childhoods and how these shape their feelings about mollycoddling their own kids, or not?! And that's a wrap for this episode. 
But don't worry, we've got plenty more content coming your way. Tune in next week for episode two of this debate, where we'll dive deeper into the topic with the same three PWT parents. Get ready for some serious tea-spilling in a segment called Get Up On Your High Horse, where the core debate goes down on whether we are creating mollycoddled kids. You won't want to miss it!
 
PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
Nicola Middleton + Rosie Sherry + Tanya Hackney
 
Discover more from us:
• Join PWT on Substack
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect with Danusia 
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
• Advertising Inquiries here
 
Credits:
• Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
• Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
• Assisted by Marie Kruz
• Cover art by Anthony Oram